Series 7 General Securities Representative exam
Series 7 Exam Prep, Made Manageable
The Series 7 is long and broad — 125 questions over 3 hours 45 minutes. Finance Exam Pro tames it by teaching one concept at a time, then targeting the topics you keep missing with adaptive practice, so your study time goes where it actually moves the needle.
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- 125
- Questions
- 3h 45m
- Time limit
- 72%
- To pass
1,341 approved practice questions and 43 lessons in this track today.
The Series 7 requires firm sponsorship and the SIE as a corequisite. It's the license that lets you sell most securities products.
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A real Series 7 question
Pick an answer and every choice gets explained — the right one and the traps. This is exactly how practice works inside the app.
Taxation of Investments
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The blueprint
What's on the Series 7 exam
Our lessons and mock exams follow these weightings, so your study time lands where the marks are.
- Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer7%
- Opens Accounts After Obtaining and Evaluating Customer Profiles9%
- Provides Information, Makes Recommendations, Transfers Assets, and Maintains Records73%
- Obtains and Verifies Instructions, Processes and Confirms Transactions11%
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Will you be ready in time?
Three questions, and an honest answer — including if the answer is no.
Timelines are general guidance drawn from our own study guides, not a promise — your background and consistency matter more than any number here.
How it works
How Finance Exam Pro gets you ready
Short, guided lessons
One concept per screen, in plain English — you always know what to study next.
Practice that adapts
Miss a question and it comes back; master a topic and it steps aside. Every answer is explained.
Spaced-repetition flashcards
Key terms resurface right before you'd forget them, so review time is never wasted.
Realistic mock exams
Full-length, section-weighted, and timed — with a readiness score that tells you when you're ready.
Questions
Series 7 exam FAQ
How many questions are on the Series 7 exam?+
The Series 7 has 125 scored questions with a 3 hour 45 minute time limit.
What score do I need to pass the Series 7?+
You need 72% to pass. Our mock exams are weighted by section just like the real test so your practice scores are meaningful.
Do I need the SIE for the Series 7?+
Yes — both exams are required for registration, but the SIE is a corequisite rather than a strict prerequisite: FINRA does not require a particular testing order. The Series 7 also requires sponsorship by a FINRA member firm.
How hard is the Series 7?+
It's considered one of the tougher securities exams because of its length and depth. Consistent, targeted practice is the key — which is exactly what our adaptive engine is built for.
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